Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
acoroides
ID:
771443

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Royle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. 1: 377 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770776

Common Names

  • Acorus Grass
  • Acorus Grass
  • Acorus Grass

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Description

Enhalus acoroides (also called Acorus Grass, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has long, ribbon-like leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in shallow, still waters and is an important food source for fish and other aquatic organisms.

Uses & Benefits

Enhalus acoroides is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds, and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Enhalus acoroides has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are round and black and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enhalus acoroides is a submerged aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers a nutrient-rich soil. It is best to keep the water temperature between 10-20°C and the pH between 6.5-7.5. It can tolerate a wide range of water conditions and is relatively easy to care for.

Where to Find Enhalus acoroides

Enhalus acoroides is native to the Indian Ocean and can be found in shallow waters and lagoons.

Enhalus acoroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Enhalus acoroides?

Enhalus acoroides

What is the common name of Enhalus acoroides?

Thatch Seagrass

What type of plant is Enhalus acoroides?

Aquatic plant

Species in the Enhalus genus

Species in the Hydrocharitaceae family

Appertiella hexandra, Blyxa aubertii, Blyxa echinosperma, Blyxa hexandra, Blyxa japonica, Blyxa javanica, Blyxa leiosperma, Blyxa novoguineensis, Blyxa octandra, Blyxa quadricostata, Blyxa radicans, Blyxa senegalensis, Blyxa vietii, Blyxa kasaragodensis, Blyxa mangalensis, Elodea canadensis, Elodea bifoliata, Elodea callitrichoides, Elodea canadensis, Elodea densa, Elodea granatensis, Elodea naias, Elodea nuttallii, Elodea potamogeton, Elodea granatensis, Elodea heterostemon, Enhalus acoroides, Halophila australis, Halophila baillonis, Halophila beccarii, Halophila decipiens, Halophila engelmannii, Halophila hawaiiana, Halophila major, Halophila minor, Halophila ovalis, Halophila spinulosa, Halophila stipulacea, Halophila tricostata, Halophila capricorni, Halophila mikii, Halophila nipponica, Halophila okinawensis, Halophila sulawesii, Halophila madagascariensis, Halophila spinulosa, Hydrilla verticillata, Hydrocharis chevalieri, Hydrocharis dubia, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae,

References

John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:160634-3: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.